Two Top F.D.A. Vaccine Regulators to Depart This Fall

The announcement that Dr. Marion Gruber and Dr. Philip Krause will leave this fall comes as the agency conducts sensitive reviews of coronavirus vaccines for children and booster shots.

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Two Top F.D.A. Vaccine Regulators Are Set to Depart During a Crucial Period

The announcement that Dr. Marion Gruber and Dr. Philip Krause will leave this fall comes as the agency conducts sensitive reviews of coronavirus vaccines for children and booster shots.

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180 Cases of Covid-19 Linked to a Youth Camp and Conference

No deaths have been linked the two events in organized by an Illinois church group, but five people have been hospitalized, all of them unvaccinated.

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GOP Governors Fight Virus Mandates as the Party's Covid-19 Politics Harden

As several Republican-controlled states confront their worst outbreaks yet, their leaders — following the base — have doubled down on resisting vaccine and mask requirements.

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Loopholes Leave Gaps in Mandated Coverage for Mental Health

Health plans for state and local workers can opt out of the federal law requiring them to treat mental health like other medical conditions.

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G.O.P. Governors Fight Mandates as the Party’s Covid Politics Harden

As several Republican-controlled states confront their worst outbreaks yet, their leaders — following the base — have doubled down on resisting vaccine and mask requirements.

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Claves para la detección temprana de la demencia

El deterioro cerebral puede comenzar años antes de la aparición de síntomas. El comportamiento cotidiano puede arrojar advertencias.

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An Experimental H.I.V. Vaccine Fails in Africa

Researchers ended a large trial in South Africa after finding that an experimental vaccine offered little protection.

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Can Magnesium Supplements Really Help You Sleep?

The evidence for their sleep-inducing benefits is thin, but experts say that in some cases there’s no harm in giving them a try.

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My Stepdad Has Alzheimer’s. Can My Mom Date Someone Else?

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on marriage vows and stolen library books.

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Wide Awake at 3 A.M.? Readers Offer Advice on Insomnia

Well readers share a range of strategies they use to get back to sleep in the middle of the night.

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Data Confirm Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Bring Small Risk of Myocarditis for Boys

The side effects tend to be mild, temporary, and uncommon, as discussed by a panel of experts advising the C.D.C. And the benefits of vaccination continued to outweigh the risks, scientists said.

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Biden Opens New Federal Office for Climate Change, Health and Equity

The office will be the first government effort to focus specifically on the public health dangers of global warming.

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The Black Mortality Gap, and a Document Written in 1910

Some clues on why health care fails Black Americans can be found in the Flexner Report.

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Schemer or Naïf? The Trial of Elizabeth Holmes

The trial for the founder of Theranos, the once high-flying blood testing start-up, will cap a saga of Silicon Valley hubris, ambition and deception.

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Ivermectin Demand Surges Though It Doesn’t Work for Covid-19

Prescriptions for ivermectin have jumped to more than 88,000 per week, some pharmacists are reporting shortages and people are overdosing on forms of the drug meant for horses.

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Five Decades Later, Medicare Might Cover Dental Care

In the large budget bill now in Congress, supporters of the measure see a rare opportunity to advance a popular policy.

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In Britain, Young Children Don’t Wear Masks in School

During the Delta surge, British schools emphasized other safety measures: quarantining and regular testing for the virus.

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How the Delta Variant Infiltrated an Elementary School Classroom

A detailed study in California found that the variant easily spread from an unvaccinated teacher to children and, in a few cases, their families.

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Risk of Hospitalization Doubles With Delta Variant, Study Finds

The analysis of more than 40,000 coronavirus infections in England adds to evidence suggesting that Delta may cause more severe illness than other variants do.

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Intelligence Review Yields No Firm Conclusion on Origins of Virus

Declassified portions of a report presented to President Biden revealed divisions among federal agencies over whether the virus came from a lab leak or natural processes.

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At a Children’s Hospital, a Wave of Young Patients Struggling to Breathe

A federal “surge team” is helping exhausted doctors and nurses through one of most trying periods in the history of Children’s Hospital New Orleans.

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Study: Covid Creates Higher Risk for Blood Clots Than Vaccines Do

The study adds to the growing evidence that though the coronavirus vaccines are associated with certain rare side effects, those risks are dwarfed by the risks from Covid-19.

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The Biden administration is being criticized for falling short on its pledge to provide vaccines to the world.

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Breakthrough Covid Cases: Uncommon and Often Mild, but Not Always

Vaccination remains the best defense, health experts say. But some infections occur regardless, and can come as a traumatic surprise.

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He Passed Out Three Times in 10 Days. What Was Wrong?

Could all this really be a result of a urinary-tract infection?

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Biden Falls Short on Pledge for U.S. to Be the World’s Vaccine ‘Arsenal,’ Experts Say

Congress appropriated $16 billion to ramp up Covid-19 countermeasures, but a new report found that the Biden administration had spent very little of it on expanding vaccine manufacturing capacity.

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Heart Problem More Common After Covid-19 Than After Vaccination, Study Finds

The research did not assess the risks specifically for young males, who are the most likely to develop the rare side effect.

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Pfizer and BioNTech Press Ahead on Booster Shots

The companies said they will submit their data by the end of the week and ask the F.D.A. to approve a third shot.

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U.S. intelligence agencies delivered a report to Biden on the virus’s origins.

The nation’s spy agencies have not yet concluded whether the disease was the result of an accidental leak from a lab or if it emerged naturally in a spillover from animals to humans.

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Chicago Will Require All City Workers to Be Vaccinated, Mayor Says

The mandate requires municipal workers — including teachers and other public school employees — to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 15 unless they obtain medical or religious exemptions.

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Unvaccinated Delta Airlines Employees Could Lose Benefits

Unvaccinated workers have to wear masks and will soon have to take weekly coronavirus tests. Eventually, they will have to pay $200 in additional health care costs.

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Second Dose of J. & J. Vaccine Gives Strong Boost, Company Reports

Johnson & Johnson will submit the data to the Food and Drug Administration, which is evaluating similar data on boosters from Pfizer and Moderna.

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How Exercise May Help Keep Our Memory Sharp

Irisin, a hormone produced by muscles during exercise, can enter the brain and improve cognition, a mouse study suggests.

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Second Dose of J. & J. Vaccine Gives Strong Boost, Company Reports

Johnson & Johnson will submit the data to the Food and Drug Administration, which is evaluating similar data on boosters from Pfizer and Moderna.

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How Exercise May Help Keep Our Memory Sharp

Irisin, a hormone produced by muscles during exercise, can enter the brain and improve cognition, a mouse study suggests.

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Vaccines Prevented Fewer Infections as Delta Emerged, Researchers Find

A study that followed essential workers in six states found that vaccine protection dropped from 91 percent to 66 percent, still “a really high number,” one scientist said.

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Goldman Sachs Mandates Vaccines for Its Workers and Visitors

The bank’s announcement comes after the Food and Drug Administration gave full approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus shots.

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Overweight Adults Should Be Screened for Diabetes at 35, Experts Say

Nearly one in seven Americans now has diabetes, a record rate. The condition also raises the risk of severe illness after coronavirus infection.

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They Still Live in the Shadow of Theranos’s Elizabeth Holmes

Female entrepreneurs said they were constantly compared to Ms. Holmes, the disgraced founder of Theranos, who faces trial soon.

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They Still Live in the Shadow of Theranos’s Elizabeth Holmes

Female entrepreneurs said they were constantly compared to Ms. Holmes, the disgraced founder of Theranos, who faces trial soon.

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Caught in the Crossfire Over Covid’s Origins

Alina Chan suggested last year that the coronavirus was “pre-adapted” to humans. Critical reaction was swift and harsh.

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RSV In My Child: Should I Be Concerned?

Respiratory syncytial virus is showing an unusual summer surge.

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F.D.A. Fully Approves Pfizer-BioNTech’s Vaccine, a First for a Covid-19 Shot

The move was expected to kick off a round of new vaccination mandates from hospitals, schools and private companies.

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Seeking Early Signals of Dementia in Driving and Credit Scores

The pathologies underlying brain decline can begin years before symptoms emerge. Can everyday behavior provide warning?

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Teens Are Advocating for Mental Health Days Off School

The decline in the mental health of children and adolescents has led to new laws allowing kids to attend to their own self-care.

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F.D.A. Grants Full Approval to Pfizer-BioNTech Covid Vaccine

The decision will set off a cascade of vaccine requirements by hospitals, colleges, corporations, and some state and local governments.

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Rice University Says a Covid Test Glitch Caused False Positives

The worrisome test results had prompted the university to switch to remote classes.

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How The US is Getting a Crash Course in Scientific Uncertainty Due to the Pandemic

As the pandemic takes an unexpected direction, Americans again must reckon with twists in scientific understanding of the virus.

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For Some College Students, Remote Learning Is a Game Changer

Last year, online classes helped many students with disabilities pursue their education. They want the option to continue.

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5 Diet and Lifestyle Measures to Ward Off Heartburn

Taking steps to combat acid reflux can help minimize the use of potentially dangerous drugs.

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The U.S. Is Getting a Crash Course in Scientific Uncertainty

As the pandemic takes an unexpected direction, Americans again must reckon with twists in scientific understanding of the virus.

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A microscopic video shows the coronavirus on the rampage.

Inside a bat’s brain, the pathogen destroys cells, but not before it forces them to build more invaders.

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How to Look Up Prices at Your Hospital, if They Exist

Start with a web search. Consider a third-party tool. Expect frustration.

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Good, but Not Great: Taking Stock of a Big Ten University’s Covid Plan

The University of Illinois says an aggressive testing program prevented deaths on and off campus during the last academic year. Now the university is contending with the Delta variant.

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Do you have a medical bill we should investigate? Share it with us.

Readers’ bills can help us understand the high costs of our health care system.

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A Rush of News: Behind The New York Times's Live Coverage

When readers need information immediately, teams of journalists collaborate to tell a single unfolding story.

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Barbara Kannapell, Activist Who Empowered Deaf People, Dies at 83

She gave them a sense of identity and culture and helped legitimize American Sign Language, which she considered her native language.

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‘Nursing Is in Crisis’: Staff Shortages Put Patients at Risk

“When hospitals are understaffed, people die,” one expert warned as the U.S. health systems reach a breaking point in the face of the Delta variant.

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Maker of Popular Covid Test Told Factory to Destroy Inventory

One of the leading producers of rapid tests purged supplies and laid off workers as sales dwindled. Weeks later, the U.S. is facing a surge in infections with diminished capacity.

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Does Aloe Help Sunburn?

Some evidence suggests it might help soothe a sunburn, but the research is thin, and there’s not always a guarantee that what you’re buying is real.

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As Childhood Covid Cases Spike, School Vaccination Clinics Are Slow Going

Districts are heeding President Biden’s call to host pop-up vaccination clinics. But promoting vaccines is politically difficult, and persuading parents isn’t easy.

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Once Again, Travelers Ask: ‘Should I Cancel My Trip?’

For travel-starved Americans, the Delta variant has brought the return of a practice well-honed by the pandemic: waiting.

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Fermented Foods: The Dos and Dont's

Is all yogurt created equal? Does it matter if the kimchi is spicy? And what if my kombucha has sugar? Your questions answered.

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How Partisanship Affects Pandemic Thinking

What political scientists and pollsters say about how the Covid wave might affect public behavior.

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Nursing Homes Face Dilemma: Vaccinate Staff or Don’t Get Paid.

A new policy from President Biden will require all nursing home workers to be vaccinated against Covid. Facilities that fall short could be penalized or lose federal funding.

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Why Anti-Covid Plastic Barriers in Classrooms and Restaurants May Make Things Worse

Clear barriers have sprung up at restaurants, nail salons and school classrooms, but most of the time, they do little to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

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The Times's Newsletter The Veggie Isn't Just For Vegetarians

The writer behind The Veggie talks about the meatless trend and what she envisions for the newsletter.

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Those Anti-Covid Plastic Barriers Probably Don’t Help and May Make Things Worse

Clear barriers have sprung up at restaurants, nail salons and school classrooms, but most of the time, they do little to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

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What to Know About Boosters if You Got the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Health experts say that boosters are likely to be needed eventually and that more data should be available in the next several weeks.

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Biden Ramps Up Virus Strategy for Nursing Homes, Schools

The new strategies — including encouraging booster shots for most vaccinated Americans — reflect concerns that the Delta variant is erasing progress against the pandemic.

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Richard Sackler Says Family and Purdue Bear No Responsibility for Opioid Crisis

In a rare courtroom appearance, the former Purdue Pharma president and board member was evasive and defiant.

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Early data hint at a rise in breakthrough infections in the U.S.

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Vaccine Effectiveness Against Infection May Wane, C.D.C. Studies Find

Federal health officials said the new data justified a campaign of booster shots. But some scientists disagreed, saying not every American needs another dose.

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Chlorpyrifos Will No Longer Be Allowed on Food Crops

The agency will reverse a Trump-era decision to keep chlorpyrifos, one of the most common pesticides, in use.

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Israel, Once the Model for Beating Covid, Faces New Surge of Infections

One of the most vaccinated societies, Israel now has one of the highest infection rates in the world, raising questions about the vaccine’s efficacy.

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Vaccines’ protection against virus infection is waning, C.D.C. studies suggest.

Some scientists pushed back, saying the new research does not indicate that all Americans need boosters, as federal officials have said.

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Vaccine Booster Shot Distribution to Begin Next Month in US

Health care workers, nursing home residents and other older adults will be first in line.

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Will You Have to Pay for a Coronavirus Test? Here's How to Avoid a Surprise Bill

Get tested at a public facility. Question what services are being provided. And know your rights under federal law.

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Put Your Smartphone to Work for Your Return to the Office

Contactless bagel orders and finding new routes can help you keep social distance in your commute. And don’t forget your vaccination card.

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We Need to Understand the Difference Between Isolation and Loneliness

Both can pose distinct dangers to our mental and physical health.

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How to Avoid a Surprise Bill for Your Coronavirus Test

Get tested at a public facility. Question what services are being provided. And know your rights under federal law.

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Blindsided Abroad: Vaccinated But Testing Positive on a Trip to Europe

The prevalence of the Delta variant means many travelers, including those who are vaccinated, are facing sickness, quarantines and delayed returns.

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Exoskeleton Suits: A New Device to Help You Walk and Run Better

Scientists are developing devices and clothing that make running and walking easier and more enjoyable.

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Pope Francis Encourages Covid Vaccines in Media Campaign

“Getting the vaccines that are authorized by the respective authorities is an act of love,” the pope says in a video from the Ad Council.

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In a Handful of States, Early Data Hint at Rise in Breakthrough Infections

With the arrival of the contagious Delta variant, Covid hospitalizations and deaths among vaccinated Americans also may have increased, according to preliminary figures.

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Sacklers Threaten to Pull Out of Purdue Pharma Opioids Settlement

In a rare court appearance, David Sackler said he and his family would withdraw their pledge to pay $4.5 billion, unless they are granted broad legal immunity.

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Racial Inequities Persist in Health Care Despite Expanded Insurance

A series of studies in an influential medical journal takes a close look at longstanding gaps in medical care.

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Breathing Machine Recall Over Possible Cancer Risk Leaves Millions Scrambling for Substitutes

People with sleep apnea and other ailments who rely on CPAP and more than a dozen devices made by Philips are facing lengthy delays for replacements.

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This Breast Cancer Gene Is Less Well Known, but Nearly as Dangerous

PALB2 is not as well known as BRCA, but mutations of the gene can raise a woman’s risk for breast cancer almost as much.

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US to Advise Booster Shots for Most Americans 8 Months After Vaccination

Nursing home residents and health care workers will most likely be the first to get booster shots, as soon as September, followed by other older people who were vaccinated last winter.

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U.S. Preparing Plan to Offer Vaccine Boosters, Perhaps By Fall

A policy has not been set. But nursing home residents and health care workers would most likely be first in line.

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This Breast Cancer Gene Is Less Well Known, but Nearly as Dangerous

PALB2 is not as well known as BRCA, but mutations of the gene can raise a woman’s risk for breast cancer almost as much.

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What If You Could Become Invisible to Mosquitoes?

Using Crispr, scientists have taken the first step toward creating a mosquito that is blind to human hosts.

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U.S. to Advise Boosters for Most Americans 8 Months After Vaccination

Nursing home residents and health care workers will most likely be the first to get booster shots, as soon as September, followed by other older people who were vaccinated last winter.

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Babies and Toddlers Spread Coronavirus in Homes More Easily Than Teens, Study Finds

Although young children bring the coronavirus home less often than teens do, their close contact with caregivers may make them likelier to transmit it.

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Hospitalizations of Americans under 50 have reached new pandemic highs.

Sick patients, the vast majority unvaccinated, are nearly “overrunning” hospitals in parts of the country, federal health officials said on Sunday.

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Can the Vaccinated Develop Long Covid After a Breakthrough Infection?

While the vaccines are effective at preventing serious illness and death, the risk of developing post-Covid health problems after a breakthrough infection isn’t known.

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Can the Vaccinated Develop Long Covid After a Breakthrough Infection?

While the vaccines are effective at preventing serious illness and death, the risk of developing post-Covid health problems after a breakthrough infection isn’t known.

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Living With O.C.D. in a Pandemic

Covid made things worse for many people with obsessive-compulsive disorder. But it also came with a silver lining.

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Are Robotic Surgeries Really Better?

Robot-assisted surgeries have only modest advantages over other approaches, a large analysis found.

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C.D.C. Panel Recommends Third Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised

A day after the F.D.A. authorized third doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for some immunocompromised people, an independent expert panel advising the C.D.C. recommended the move.

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Education Secretary criticizes Republican governors over ban on masks in schools.

The secretary of education, Miguel Cardona, sent a pair of letters to the governors of Texas and Florida, expressing concerned about recent executive orders.

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F.D.A. Authorizes Third Covid Shot for Immunocompromised

The authorization applies to people who received solid organ transplants and others with similarly compromised immune systems.

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El coronavirus en adultos mayores puede tener síntomas sigilosos

Al aumentar los casos y las hospitalizaciones de personas de la tercera edad, los expertos ofrecen una advertencia: la covid puede tener un aspecto diferente en las personas de edad avanzada.

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How Fermented Foods May Alter Your Microbiome and Improve Your Health

Foods like yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut and kombucha increased the diversity of gut microbes and led to lower levels of inflammation.

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As Virus Cases Surge, Biden Administration Encourages More Use of Antibody Treatments

A top White House adviser said monoclonal antibody treatments, sometimes underused, could still be crucial in helping people with Covid-19 avoid getting very sick.

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F.D.A. Approves GHB, a ‘Date Rape’ Drug, for Rare Sleeping Disorder

Jazz Pharmaceuticals brought in more than $1.7 billion last year selling GHB to narcolepsy patients. With the new approval, sales could soar.

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Are Delta Symptoms Different?

We asked experts to describe the most prevalent symptoms they’re seeing right now among people with Covid-19.

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What We Think We Know About Metabolism May Be Wrong

A new study challenges assumptions about energy expenditure by people, including the idea that metabolism slows at middle age.

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Why Not Just Tell Everyone to Wear Masks?

The C.D.C.’s advice about masking up again was not easy to parse. Some experts think simpler would have been better.

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How the Delta Variant Is Affecting Wedding Season

With the new strain of Covid, couples are once again scrambling to make sense of how — or even whether — to move forward with their marriage plans.

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How the Delta Variant Is Affecting Wedding Season

With the new strain of Covid, couples are once again scrambling to make sense of how — or even whether — to move forward with their marriage plans.

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Kids and Covid: What to Know, a Times Virtual Event

As children head back for an uncertain school year, Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Times journalists for a vital Q. and A. for parents, educators and students everywhere.

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A Return to Freedom, After Nearly a Year Trapped Indoors Under Lockdown

“This is more fun than I’ve had in a year.” In June, a long-term-care home resident experienced the joy of the outside world after nearly a year locked indoors because of coronavirus restrictions.

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C.D.C. Recommends Covid Vaccines During Pregnancy

New research shows the shots do not increase risk of miscarriage, the agency said, but the risks of severe disease from a coronavirus infection while pregnant are serious.

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Counties Reopen Virus Testing Sites as Demand Surges in the U.S.

Many testing sites were closed or scaled back after vaccines became available, but the latest surge of infections and new mandates have increased the need for testing.

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C.D.C. Endorses Covid Vaccinations for Pregnant People

New data show that vaccinations carry no increased risk of miscarriage, while the risks of contracting Covid-19 while pregnant are well-established and include severe illness, admission to intensive care, preterm birth and death.

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W.H.O. Testing 3 Drugs in Broad Search for Covid Treatments

The trial of the drugs, already approved for malaria, cancer and autoimmune diseases, will involve researchers at more than 600 hospitals in 52 countries.

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Eye Drops Were Supposed to Help Her Vision. Why Did It Feel Worse?

Her eye chart tests showed improvement. It took a radical experiment to find out why her reality wasn’t matching up.

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Breakthrough Infections and the Delta Variant: What to Know

Scientific understanding of the coronavirus variant is changing quickly. Here’s a recap of the most important findings.

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Vaccine side effects remain rare and are outweighed by benefits of vaccination, the C.D.C. reported.

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What to Know About Breakthrough Infections and the Delta Variant

Scientific understanding of the coronavirus variant is changing quickly. Here’s a recap of the most important findings.

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Virus Misinformation Spikes as Delta Cases Surge

Researchers have recorded a new burst of false and misleading information about the coronavirus after a decline in the spring.

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Get a Covid-19 Vaccine or Face Prison, Judges Order in Probation Cases

At least two judges in Ohio have made receiving Covid-19 vaccinations a condition of probation. While judges have leeway in setting such rules, it’s a murky area, experts said.

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The Delta Variant Is Sending More Children to the Hospital. Are They Sicker, Too?

It is not yet clear whether the Delta variant causes more severe disease in children, but its high level of infectiousness is causing a surge of pediatric Covid-19 cases.

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‘This Is Really Scary’: Kids Struggle With Long Covid

Lingering physical, mental and neurological symptoms are affecting children as well as adults, including many who had mild reactions to the initial coronavirus infection.

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Marc Lieberman, Who Brought Jews and Buddhists Together, Dies at 72

He called himself “a healthy mosaic” of the two faiths. An ophthalmologist, he also ran a clinic that brought sight back to Tibetans with cataracts.

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For Seniors Especially, Covid Can Be Stealthy

With infections increasing once more, and hospitalization rising among older adults, health experts offer a timely warning: a coronavirus infection can look different in older patients.

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F.D.A. Aiming to Speed Vaccine Booster Shot for Immunocompromised Patients

Worried about a vulnerable population as the Delta variant surges, administration officials are taking a new tack.

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Unvaccinated Adults Who Had Virus Face Risk of Reinfection, C.D.C. Says

A new small study indicates that inoculation adds a layer of protection beyond the immunity generated by the body to fight infection.

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F.D.A. Aiming to Speed Extra Vaccine Doses for Immunocompromised Patients

Worried about a vulnerable population as the Delta variant surges, administration officials are taking a new tack.

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Can the Olympics Take the Heat?

Plus: squirrel acrobats, gecko navigators, hair thieves and other natural overachievers in the Friday edition of Science Times.

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How Do I Know if I Have Adult A.D.H.D.?

The signs and symptoms that you might need an evaluation.

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Novavax Says U.S. Will Pause Funding for Production of Its Vaccine

The Maryland company, which has a $1.75 billion federal contract to develop and produce a coronavirus vaccine, said it needed to address the concerns of federal regulators.

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White House Makes Back-to-School Push for Student Vaccinations

With vaccination rates lagging among young people, the administration wants to incorporate vaccination into school sports physicals and is asking schools to host vaccine clinics.

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Return to Work? Not With Child Care Still in Limbo, Some Parents Say.

The rise of the Delta variant and the uncertainty over schools and child care are keeping these parents from applying for jobs.

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New York City’s Vaccine Passport Plan Renews Online Privacy Debate

The mainstreaming of digital vaccine passes could lead to more surveillance, privacy researchers cautioned.

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Abebech Gobena, the ‘Mother Teresa’ of Africa, Dies at 85

She created one of Ethiopia’s largest orphanages and through it saved thousands from starvation and disease. She died of complications of Covid-19.

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New York City’s Vaccine Passport Plan Renews Online Privacy Debate

The mainstreaming of digital vaccine passes could lead to more surveillance, privacy researchers cautioned.

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Heart Problems After Vaccination in U.S. Are Uncommon and Short-Lived, Researchers Say

These heart problems are far more common among patients who develop Covid-19, outside experts noted.

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Who Are the Unvaccinated in America? There’s No One Answer.

One segment of people who have avoided shots is vehemently opposed to the idea. But there is a second group, surveys suggest, that is still deciding.

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Nursing Homes Confront New Covid Outbreaks Amid Calls for Staff Vaccination Mandates

With the vaccinated elderly susceptible to breakthrough infections, inoculation of workers is becoming more urgent.

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The Making of an Olympian

The best world-class athletes often dabble in a range of sports when young before rising to the top of their game in one, a new analysis found.

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Is the Delta Variant Making Younger Adults ‘Sicker, Quicker’?

Many doctors on the front lines say unvaccinated patients in their 20s and 30s are becoming more severely ill, and more quickly. But comprehensive data is lacking.

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F.D.A. Aims to Give Final Approval to Pfizer Vaccine by Early Next Month

The Food and Drug Administration’s move is expected to kick off more vaccination mandates for hospital workers, college students and federal troops.

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Kids With Covid Recover Fast, but a Few Have Long-Term Symptoms

The findings suggest that what has sometimes been called “long Covid” may be less common in children than adults.

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Where Covax, the Vast Global Vaccine Program, Went Wrong

After months of struggle, the U.N.-backed Covax alliance will soon have many more doses, promising relief for vaccine shortages in poorer countries. But it faces a deepening crisis: difficulties getting shots into arms as the Delta variant spreads.

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It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Ride Horseback

For 65-year-old Rose Young, horseback riding was about finding a new joy. It was also her reward for surviving breast cancer.

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Covid Delta Variant Safety: Your Questions Answered

The rise of the Delta variant of the coronavirus has raised new questions about how the vaccinated can stay safe and avoid breakthrough infections. We asked the experts for advice.

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The Covid Variant in Schools: What to Know

Classrooms are opening their doors to a different pandemic. Here is how to think about risk.

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Paula Caplan, 74, Dies; Feminist Psychologist Took On Her Profession

She argued that categorizing premenstrual syndrome or feelings of guilt as disorders resulted from sexism in a field dominated by men.

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Why Migraine Sufferers May Want to Eat More Fish

A diet high in omega-3s, the fats found in fish, and low in omega-6s, found in many vegetable oils, led to fewer headaches.

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What Causes I.B.S.?

Experts are starting to untangle the biological underpinnings of this common yet perplexing disorder. What they’re finding could offer clues on how to treat it.

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How Local Media Spreads Misinformation From Vaccine Skeptics

Facebook and other social media have been under scrutiny for vaccine misinformation, but local outlets have also sometimes been active.

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To Fight Vaccine Lies, Authorities Recruit an ‘Influencer Army’

The White House has teamed up with TikTok stars, while some states are paying “local micro influencers” for pro-vaccine campaigns.

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‘X’ Marks the Spot: Officials Map a Route Out of the Pandemic

Governments and organizations around the world are using geospatial data and digital mapping tools to guide their vaccination campaigns.

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